---
name: "gh-repo-rename"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "github-cli"
version: "2.102.1-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/gh-repo-rename"
---

# gh-repo-rename(1)

Rename a repository

## NAME

gh-repo-rename - Rename a repository

## SYNOPSIS

**gh repo rename \[\<new-name\>\] \[flags\]**

## DESCRIPTION

Rename a GitHub repository.

**\<new-name\>** is the desired repository name without the owner.

By default, the current repository is renamed. Otherwise, the repository specified with **--repo** is renamed.

To transfer repository ownership to another user account or organization, you must follow additional steps on **github.com**.

For more information on transferring repository ownership, see:

⟨https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/creating-and-managing-repositories/transferring-a-repository⟩

## OPTIONS

- **-R**, **--repo** **\<\[HOST/\]OWNER/REPO\>**

  Select another repository using the \[HOST/\]OWNER/REPO format

- **-y**, **--yes**

  Skip the confirmation prompt

## EXIT CODES

0: Successful execution

1: Error

2: Command canceled

4: Authentication required

NOTE: Specific commands may have additional exit codes. Refer to the command's help for more information.

## EXAMPLE

```
# Rename the current repository (foo/bar -> foo/baz)
$ gh repo rename baz
# Rename the specified repository (qux/quux -> qux/baz)
$ gh repo rename -R qux/quux baz
```

## SEE ALSO

**[gh-repo(1)](/gh-repo/1.md)**